COLOMBIA ADOPTIONS

• Colombia is a signatory to The Hague Adoption Convention.

• We are currently accepting applications of BC residents for adoptions of relative and nonrelative adoptions from Colombia.

The Parents

• Applicants must be of Colombian heritage. To be considered Colombian heritage, at

  least one applicant must be able to provide a Colombian passport or Cedula card.

• Single applicants and couples who are married or in a common law relationship may

  apply.

• Same sex couples may apply.

• Must be between 25 - 55 years old.

• Single applicants must be under 45 years.

• If you are a couple you must be married or cohabited for at least 3 years.

• Each applicant may have a maximum of two divorces.

• The number of children already in the home is taken into consideration during the preselection and referral process.

• Applicants must be in good physical and mental health.

• A psychological evaluation is required for all applicants.

• Applicants must be in a secure financial situation.

• At least one applicant must be a Canadian citizen.

• No current cannabis use.

The Children

• Sunrise facilitates adoptions of children between 1 and 8 years of age.

• The greatest need is for families to be open to school-age children, sibling groups and children with identified needs or special characteristics.

• All children are of Hispanic, Indian, African or mixed racial heritage.

• Children commonly have been relinquished, abandoned or have had a termination of parental rights due to abuse or neglect.

There are certain age ranges that are considered by ICBF when determining an adoptive parent's eligibility to adopt a child. The referral criteria are based on the best interests of the child.